Why More Work Hours Won’t Make You More Productive (And What Will)

⏳ The Productivity Myth: Why More Hours Won’t Make You More Successful

Hustle culture tells us that working longer means achieving more, but is that really true? From Sergey Brin’s claim that 60-hour weeks are the "sweet spot" to the outdated obsession with clocking in and out, we’re still measuring work as if we’re in factories, even in jobs where impact matters more than hours spent at a desk.

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

• Why the 40-hour workweek was created and whether it still makes sense today
• The science behind diminishing returns and why working more hours doesn’t mean producing better results
• How corporate habits, micromanagement, and cultural norms keep us trapped in outdated productivity myths
• What workplaces should actually measure instead of time at a desk

🚨 Did you know?

Studies show that after 50 hours per week, productivity drops dramatically, and by 60 hours, the extra effort is almost worthless, yet overwork is still glorified in many industries.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• More hours do not equal more output, knowledge work doesn’t function like factory work
• Overwork is often performative, not productive
• Workplaces need to move beyond time-tracking and focus on actual impact
• Flexibility, engagement, and wellbeing drive real productivity, not long hours

💡 What’s your experience with overwork? Have you ever felt pressure to work longer, even when it wasn’t making a difference? Share your thoughts with us on social media or drop us a message.

🎧 Tune in now and start rethinking productivity.